Anpario records double digit sales and profits increase
13th September 2020
Anpario plc, the international producer and distributor of natural animal feed additives for animal health, nutrition and biosecurity, saw sales rise 13 percent to £16.2m and a 24 percent improvement in adjusted EBITDA to £3.4m in the six months to 30th June 2020.
NSA welcomes Welsh Government pledge to increase use of British wool
12th September 2020
The National Sheep Association (NSA) has today welcomed the news that the Welsh Government has announced its commitment to consider using more British wool as a natural insulation product in Wales’ public buildings.
Sexed semen sales outstrip conventional
11th September 2020
For the first time farmers are buying more sexed dairy semen than conventional semen according to a recent AHDB survey of breeding companies.
Exhibitor Demand for Dairy-Tech 2021 Sees Over 70% of Stand Space Sold
8th September 2020
Business demands for Dairy-Tech 2021 are high with over 70% of the stand space already being booked up by existing exhibitors before going on general release.
UK red meat showcased at two major events in China
8th September 2020
Exporters will be flying the flag for UK pork and beef at two major events in China this month – marking the first international showcasing since the coronavirus outbreak.
Low cost changes make big financial impact on dairy farm
7th September 2020
A 150-cow dairy farm in Staffordshire has seen milk yield increase by 225 litres a day following the implementation of key recommendations from an Alltech Navigate feed efficiency assessment.
AB Agri ‘Chicken Run’ and ‘Drink for Dairy’ delivers for the industry
7th September 2020
Teams across AB Agri, Britain’s leading manufacturer of ruminant, pig and poultry animal feed have come together to help the agricultural industry and vulnerable people during the COVID-19 crisis, in a novel way.
Automated milk cup boosts number of piglets weaned at the sow
4th September 2020
Arriving in the UK late last year, the Opticare Automix from Zarkos-Smith Associates (also known as Swinco internationally) has already proven popular with farmers, as it allows larger litters to stay with the sow without being labour-intensive.
NZ halts live cattle exports after ship capsizes
4th September 2020
New Zealand has suspended live cattle exports after a ship carrying nearly 6,000 animals sank off the Japanese coast on Wednesday, with the fates of more than 40 crew members still unknown.
Red meat exports see strong start despite Covid-19
31st August 2020
AHDB is reporting a good start to the year for red meat exports, with shipments already worth £733 million in the first six months – up nearly three per cent on the same period last year.
GB milk deliveries fall back due to extreme heat
24th August 2020
Milk deliveries dropped back considerably in the week ending 15th August, most likely as a result of the extreme heat, AHDB reports.
Industry set for another week of celebrating lamb
21st August 2020
The increasingly popular Love Lamb Week kicks off its sixth year next month, with industry support greater than ever.